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“Truth is self-evident, nonviolence is its maturest fruit. It is contained in truth, but is not self-evident.” quote by Mahatma Gandhi
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“Truth is self-evident, nonviolence is its maturest fruit. It is contained in truth, but is not self-evident.”

Mahatma Gandhi

About This Quote

Source Speech: Nonviolent Resistance, Mahatma Gandhi, 1920s

Truth is obvious, but nonviolence, its mature result, requires conscious effort beyond truth itself.

In simple terms: Truth is clear, nonviolence needs work.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate nonviolence deliberately.

Themes

nonviolence truth ethics

Mood

reflective determined

Type

ethical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • activism
  • conflict resolution
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

moral philosophy social change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice nonviolence in daily disagreements?
  • What does “mature fruit” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Nonviolence may be hard to practice when emotions run high.

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